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Fire Exit Signs
Fire exit signs locate and identify means of escape. All of our fire exit signs are designed to comply with the relevant UK and EC legislation.
All of the signs detailed on this page are available for purchase from us. Please contact us using the details on the page for prices.
Fire Exit Signs
Fire exit signs locate and identify means of escape. All of our fire exit signs are designed to comply with the relevant UK and EC legislation. Please follow the guidance below to select the appropriate sign for your premises. If you need any assistance please do not hesitate to contact us – we will be more than happy to advise you and can provide excellent prices for any signs you’d like to order.
Guidance for the correct use of directional arrows
An escape route sign should incorporate or be used with an arrow which is in accordance with BS 5499-4. The arrow servers to denote the direction of travel that an occupant should take in order to reach a place of safety. The following is an extract from BS 5499-4:2000 4.7 Use of arrows.
| Sign (as viewed from in front) |
Example of locations | |
|---|---|---|
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Progress down to the right (including a change of level) | On wall or suspended at head of stairs or ramp. On half landing wall of stairs. Suspended at change of level |
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Progress up to the right (indicating a change of level) Progress forward and across to the right from here (when suspended within an open area) |
On wall or suspended at head of stairs or ramp. On half landing wall of stairs. Suspended at change of level. Suspended in open areas. |
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Progress down to the right (including a change of level) | On wall or suspended at head of stairs or ramp. On half landing wall of stairs. Suspended at change of level. |
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Progress up to the left (including a change of level) | On wall or suspended at head of stairs or ramp. On half landing wall of stairs. Suspended at change of level. Suspended in open areas. |
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Progress forward from here (indicating direction of travel) Progress forward and through from here when sign is sited above a door (indicating direction of travel) Progress forward and up from here (indicating a change of level) |
Suspended in corridor leading to door. Suspended in front of door. Positioned in front of door. Suspended in open area. Suspended at foot of stair or ramp. |
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Progress to the right from here (indicating direction of travel) | On corridor walls. Suspended adjacent and left of the exit. Suspended at change of direction. |
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Progress to the left from here (indicating direction of travel) | On corridor walls. Suspended adjacent and right of the exit. Suspended at change of direction. |
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Progress down from here (indicating direction of travel) | Suspended at head of stairs or ramp. Suspended at change of level. |
Other signs
We can provide all of your fire safety signs. Some other examples are listed below. Most of the signs are available in different materials and a different sizes. Whatever sign you require, call or email us and we will give you a price straight away.
Equipment ID Signs
Fire extinguisher and equipment ID signs state where the fire equipment is located. White graphical symbol on a red square.
Prohibition Signs
These signs prohibit actions detrimental to safety. Black graphical symbol on a white circle within a circular red band and behind a red crossbar.
Fire Door Signs
Fire Door Signs inform visitors and staff that the indicated door should be kept closed.
Mandatory Signs
Mandatory signs are to advise and inform visitors and staff what they must do to ensure a safer environment for themselves and others around them. White graphical symbol on a blue circle.
Fire Action Signs
Fire action signs outline actions and emergency procedures that must be carried out in the event of a fire.
Braille Signs
Braille signs for the visually impaired.
Warning Signs
Warning signs, including caution slippery surface; electrical hazards; toxic hazards; risk of death. Black graphical symbol on a yellow triangle that has a strong black border.
